January in Mendoza — reliably good (12th best month)
Good · 7.3/10January averages 26°C (79°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rainfall runs 64 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 sunny days and 13.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.3/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Mendoza — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.
February in Mendoza — the year's strongest window
Best window · 8.9/10February averages 25°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Expect 32 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 28 sunny days and 13.2 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Mendoza at 8.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
March in Mendoza — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.6/10March averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Expect 20 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 28 sunny days and 12.2 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Mendoza at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
April in Mendoza — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.4/10April averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 6 mm for the month, with about 16 sunny days and 11.2 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Mendoza at 9.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
May in Mendoza — reliably good (9th best month)
Good · 8.1/10May averages 11°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 8 sunny days and 10.3 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.1/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Mendoza — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.
June in Mendoza — reliably good (11th best month)
Good · 7.5/10June averages 10°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 1 mm for the month, with about 5 sunny days and 9.8 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Mendoza — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.
July in Mendoza — reliably good (10th best month)
Good · 7.6/10July averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 8 sunny days and 10 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.6/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
If your dates are flexible, October is materially better in Mendoza — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.
August in Mendoza — reliably good (7th best month)
Good · 8.4/10August averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 7 mm for the month, with about 13 sunny days and 10.8 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.4/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
September in Mendoza — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.6/10September averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 2 mm for the month, with about 25 sunny days and 11.8 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Mendoza at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
October in Mendoza — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.8/10October averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 35 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 sunny days and 12.8 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Mendoza at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
November in Mendoza — the year's strongest window
Best window · 9.5/10November averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rain is a non-issue at 7 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 13.7 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Mendoza at 9.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
December in Mendoza — reliably good (8th best month)
Good · 8.4/10December averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Expect 21 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 sunny days and 14.2 daylight hours.
It scores 8.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
